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NCEA 1 11ART

11 Art

Develop skills in drawing, painting and printmaking, as you produce your own work.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

25

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11DSE

11 Dance

This Dance course introduces you to the fundamental dance skills needed. You learn and develop dance technique in a variety of styles, develop understanding of the Dance elements and build confidence in choreography and performance.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

20

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11DES

11 Design

If you are confident with computers, this course allows you to be creative and explore visual ideas in digital media.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

04

Fee
Contribution

25

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11DRA

11 Drama

This course introduces you to the fundamental skills needed: drama techniques, conventions and elements. You learn about the history of theatre, whilst developing your performance confidence and script writing skills.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

0

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11FTV

11 Film Studies

In this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

16

Fee
Contribution

40

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11FOA

11 Food and Nutrition

Develop an understanding of food and nutritional factors that influence people's wellbeing.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

15

Fee
Contribution

150

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11FOU

11 Food for Health

The focus of this course is on healthy food choices, current issues and food hygiene.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

14

Fee
Contribution

150

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11GRA

11 Graphics, Architecture and Product Design

If you want to become a designer in the professions of Architecture, Engineering and Graphics, this is the course for you.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

22

Fee
Contribution

70

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11HMT

11 Hard Materials Technology

This course is a hands-on technology based course using a variety of hard materials of your choice.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

21

Fee
Contribution

125

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11HOS

11 Hospitality

This course will teach you how to prepare and serve food, make café style food and a host of other skills. Gain credits that will prepare you for a career pathway in the hospitality industry.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

150

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11MGR

11 Motion Graphics

Explore creative approaches to animating images and text.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

14

Fee
Contribution

35

Open
Entry
NCEA 1 11MUS

11 Music

This course develops your performance and composition skills, your analysis of musical works and your understanding of theory.

External
Credits

08

Internal
Credits

26

Fee
Contribution

50

Entry
Requirements

Students must be able to play an instrument and/or read music. Interview as required.

NCEA 1 11NZT

11 NZ Textiles

This is a course for ELL students wishing to develop skills in practical sewing with domestic sewing machines.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

6

Fee
Contribution

65

Entry
Requirements

ELL Students only

NCEA 1 11TEX

11 Textiles

This course is about developing skills to make garments while learning about the variety and function of fabrics used in everyday life. You complete a portfolio that demonstrates your skills.

External
Credits

4

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

65

Entry
Requirements

Ability to use sewing machine essential

NCEA 1&2 PST

11/12 Practical Skills for Trade

This course is based on the BConstructive programme, and will build the skills required to enter a trade.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

28

Fee
Contribution

125

Open
Entry
NCEA 2 12DSE

12 Dance

This course builds on the skills learnt in level 1 with a stronger emphasis on dance technique and choreography.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

20

Entry
Requirements

Previous Dance or Drama experience and physically able to participate

NCEA 2 12DES

12 Design

In this course you will combine creativity with digital technology to communicate ideas using image and text.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Level 1 Art or proven ability

NCEA 2 12DRA

12 Drama

This course builds on the skills learnt in Level 1, with a stronger emphasis on the social and political aspects of theatre. You explore the principles and conventions of Epic Theatre and perform in a major production at the end of the year.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

45

Entry
Requirements

Level 1 Drama

Students enrolled in 12Drama must be enrolled in 12English with Drama. The work you do in 12DRA directly relates to the work you do in 12English with Drama.

NCEA 2 12EDR

12 English with Drama

This English course is designed specifically for Drama students. You will study & write a range of scripts and watch and review plays. Students will gain Level 2 UE literacy. In order to take this class you must be enrolled in 12DRA.

External
Credits

8

Internal
Credits

19

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

10 level 1 English credits, including one writing-based standard plus entry to 12 DRA

Students enrolled in 12English with Drama must be enrolled in 12DRA. The work you do in 12English with Drama directly relates to the work you do in YR12 Drama.

NCEA 2 12FTV

12 Film Studies

This course allows you to build on level 1 knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product and further develop your ability to write critically about media.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

19

Fee
Contribution

40

Open
Entry
NCEA 2 12HMT

12 Hard Materials Technology

This course extends the knowledge you gained in level 1. It is project-based with a wide range of skills open to you. You get to choose and negotiate with the teacher the terms of your projects.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

21

Fee
Contribution

125

Open
Entry
NCEA 2 12HOS

12 Hospitality

Here you develop the skills needed to work in the industry at an entry level, including gaining a barista qualification. Gain credits towards a hospitality qualification.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

28

Fee
Contribution

185

Entry
Requirements

10 Food credits at Level 1

NCEA 2 12MGR

12 Motion Graphics

Animate motion and graphic design ideas to communicate ideas

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

14

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Level 1 Art or Film or proven ability. Interview upon enrolment

NCEA 2 12MUS

12 Music

This course extends the skills learned in Year 11 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music.

External
Credits

14

Internal
Credits

46

Fee
Contribution

50

Entry
Requirements

Students must be able to play and instrument and/or read music. Interview as required

Not all internal credits taken in one year.

NCEA 2 12PTG

12 Painting

This is a practical course for art students to develop the skills and techniques needed to make paintings and to develop skills to think analytically about the drawing and painting process.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

12

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Art Level 1, 
(12 credits) or 
proven ability

NCEA 2 12PAT

12 Performing Arts Technology

This course introduces you to the technical skills needed to direct and produce theatre and film projects. It also helps you develop the practical skills needed for make up, costume and prop design.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

23

Fee
Contribution

60

Open
Entry
NCEA 2 12PHT

12 Photography

This introductory course helps develop creative camera and Photoshop skills.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

L1 Art or Design or proven ability. Digital camera required. Interview upon enrolment

NCEA 2 12PRT

12 Printmaking

In this course you learn and develop skills in drawing and printmaking techniques. Use these skills to develop your own work based on a theme.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Art Level 1, (12 credits) or proven ability

NCEA 2 12CSD

12 Software Design

Get yourself a head start by gaining real experience in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Enhance your basic web and programming skills to an intermediate level in this course that will challenge your logic and problem solving ability. Expose yourself to the world of computer networking.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

20

Fee
Contribution

25

Entry
Requirements

Some evidence of coding e.g web design, Excel coding functions, java or SCRATCH

NCEA 2 12TEX

12 Textiles

The focus is on practical skills for garment construction using technology design process researching factors influencing fashion.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

65

Entry
Requirements

Sewing skills essential

NCEA 2&3 CRW

12/13 Creative Writing

This is a course for students who love to write, want to develop as a writer and pick up some NCEA credits as part of their writing journey.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

19

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

16 English credits at Level 1

Please note: This course is designed to complement Year 12 or Year 13 English. It is not suitable as a substitute for English.

NCEA 3 13ARH

13 Art History

This course aims to help you to develop skills in the study of art history and foster a life long appreciation of art.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

12

Fee
Contribution

15

Entry
Requirements

10 credits in a language-rich subject at NCEA L2 including one writing-based standard

NCEA 3 13AWR

13 Artwear

In this course you explore traditional, historical and environmental elements for inspiration to create inspiring garments.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

16

Fee
Contribution

110

Entry
Requirements

Interview. Moderate to advanced sewing skills or by HOD discretion. Portfolio is helpful.

NCEA 3

Develop your understanding of the social and conflict history of the Ptolemaic Egyptian world through the career of Cleopatra VII and the writings of key ancient historians.

External
Credits

10

Internal
Credits

12

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

10 credits in a L2 language-rich subject including one writing- based standard

NCEA 3 13DSE

13 Dance

This course builds on the skills learnt in level 2. You will further develop dance technique, choreography and performance skills. You will be a featured performer in the NCEA Dance showcase at the end of the year, with a stronger focus on how to become a professional dancer. Some experience in dance is recommended.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

0

Entry
Requirements

Must be physically able to participate

NCEA 3 13DES

13 Design

This advanced course is challenging and rewarding for Design students and is essential for those preparing for university or other higher study.

External
Credits

14

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Level 2 Design, 12 credits or proven ability and competency in Photoshop.

NCEA 3 13DRA

13 Drama

This course builds on the skills learnt in Level 2, with a stronger focus on how to become a professional performer. Explore a variety of theatre styles through performing and scripting your own work. You also perform in a major production at the end of the year.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

18

Fee
Contribution

45

Entry
Requirements

Level 2 Drama and 10 credits in a L2 language-rich subject including one writing-based standard

NCEA 3 13FIP

13 Film Production

This course allows you to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film making – focusing on the planning, production and post-production roles of producing a film product.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

35

Fee
Contribution

40

Open
Entry
NCEA 3 13FTV

13 Film Studies

This course allows you to build on level 2 knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product, and develop your ability to research and write independently about media, forming critical appraisals.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

19

Fee
Contribution

40

Entry
Requirements

8 credits in level 2 Film or English, including 1 writing- based Media Studies or English standard

NCEA 3 13MUS

13 Music

This course extends the skills learned in Year 12 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music.

External
Credits

12

Internal
Credits

60

Fee
Contribution

50

Entry
Requirements

Audition

NCEA 3 13PTG

13 Painting

This is a practical course for advanced art students who want to pathway to tertiary courses in the Visual Arts. It is a practical course which also teaches the skills of reflecting on the drawing and painting process.

External
Credits

14

Internal
Credits

12

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Art Level 2, (12 credits) or proven ability

NCEA 3 13CPD

13 Pattern Drafting

If you read fashion magazines and wish you could recreate the styles you see, then pattern drafting is the course for you.

External
Credits

0

Internal
Credits

51

Fee
Contribution

110

Entry
Requirements

Some sewing experience helpful

NCEA 3 13PHT

13 Photography

This course is advanced and extends your photography skills in new and creative ways, and will lead to further studies at tertiary level.

External
Credits

14

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

L2 Photography or proven ability and digital camera required

NCEA 3 13PTR

13 Printmaking

Further develop your skills in printmaking and develop a body of work based around a theme of your choice.

External
Credits

14

Internal
Credits

08

Fee
Contribution

35

Entry
Requirements

NCEA Art Level 2, (12 credits) or proven ability

NCEA 3 13TEX

13 Textiles

You develop portfolios of written, design and practical work to be used for application to tertiary institutes.

External
Credits

04

Internal
Credits

16

Fee
Contribution

65

Entry
Requirements

Some L1 or L2 technology credits or HOD approval

NCEA 2&3 CTC

Canterbury Tertiary College

CTC is a trades-based programme that operates out of Ara. You have access to the latest workshops, equipment and professional trades tutors two days a week. You also study three subjects of your choice at Hagley. You will be required to complete approximately 60-100 hours of work experience.

External
Credits

N/A

Internal
Credits

N/A

Fee
Contribution

N/A

Open
Entry
NCEA 1&2 11COBE

Computer Literacy

This computing course is designed for English language learners with no or limited computing experience. Learn how to operate a windows-based PC, search for information on the internet, send emails and other computing skills needed for everyday life.

External
Credits

N/A

Internal
Credits

N/A

Fee
Contribution

15

Entry
Requirements

ELL students only

Your work can contribute to gaining unit standards for the New Zealand Certificate in English Language or Literacy Level 1 NCEA unit standards.

Full-Time

Pre-Tertiary

Hagley Theatre Company

Are you passionate about performing and theatre? Do you love being in productions and dramas?

Hours Per
week

24

Qualification

Hagley Certificate in Theatre (1 or 2 years) Recognised industry pathway

Cost

1200

Entry
Requirements

Age 18+ plus application, interview and audition

Full-Time

Pre-Tertiary

Jewellery Design

Do you have a passion for crafting beautiful objects? Do you love to make your own jewellery? Then the Jewellery Design course is for you! In this foundation course you will be introduced to a range of basic skills in contemporary jewellery making and encouraged to follow your creative process and develop your own style. A degree of creative freedom is built into the course.

Hours Per
week

14

Qualification

Hagley Community College Certificate in Jewellery Making

Cost

220

Entry
Requirements

A passion for creativity and working with your hands. A portfolio of past work an advantage. Interview required.

Full-Time

NCEA 3

School of Animation and Design

Are you creative? Do you aspire to a career as a concept artist, animator or designer? Hagley College has a proud history of students achieving national and international success as young artists in the film and game industries

Hours Per
week

20

Qualification

NCEA Level 3 (60+ credits available) University Entrance + Scholarship (14+ credits in each of Photography, Design and Sculpture).

Cost

600

Entry
Requirements

Level 2 Art; Merit or higher and proven competency in Photoshop. Interview required, applicants to bring portfolio. For entry to Year Two: Completion of Year One, or by interview. Interview required.

UE literacy or other components needed for UE are available.

Full-Time

NCEA 3

School of Fashion

Are you into Fashion? Do you love using your creative skills to create something spectacular? Whether you wish to prepare for tertiary study, start your own fashion label, secure a career within the industry or just enjoy learning new skills, this course is for you.

Hours Per
week

20

Qualification

National Certificates in Clothing Manufacture Pattern Making, Garment Sewing and Garment Construction.

Cost

615

Entry
Requirements

Moderate to advanced sewing skills or by HOD discretion. Interview required and portfolio is helpful.

Full-Time

NCEA 2&3

School of Music

Are you into performing and playing music? Are you looking for a course to enable you to be a full-time musician? These courses have been designed for students who have a passion, ability and a strong interest in a career in music. It enables them to fully immerse themselves while working toward a National Certificate in Music and NCEA Levels 2 or 3.

Hours Per
week

20

Qualification

- National Certificate in Music Level 2 or 3 - NCEA Level 2 or 3 - Numeracy and UE Literacy - University Entrance (14+ credits in each of Music, Media Studies and English)

Cost

200

Entry
Requirements

Application, interview and audition

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